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One of the biggest questions for working remotely is, how well can you manage your time working from home and do family dynamics interfere? Working from home is the new normal for millions of Americans, many companies are planning to make the move permanently, even if vaccines bring an end to the Pandemic. Whether that’s the case at your company, your bosses are giving you an option or if you want to make a case to them to work remotely, there are important matters to consider, says Cynthia Spraggs (www.virtira. com), a veteran of working remotely and author of How To Work From Home And Actually Get SH*T Done. “The Pandemic may result in something I’ve advocated for years – more people working remotely,” says Spraggs, also the CEO of Virtira, a completely virtual company that helps other businesses work virtually. “But making this kind of transition permanently, whether full-time or part-time, can have a major impact on both your career, finances and your personal life.” “It’s more than just the dynamics of getting your home workspace set up properly for Get SH*T Done, Page 7A
There is someone who might be able to help you reach those 2021 goals who’s closer than you think: your dog or cat.
The pandemic has highlighted a profound shift in lifestyles and mental outlook: 63% of people found it harder to keep healthy lifestyle habits during the pandemic. But many are hopeful that 2021 will be a better year.
2021, The Hopes of Americans are Outweighing Their Worries Millions Are Ready To Kick Off The New Year and Make Changes The Pandemic has been the catalyst for significant change in American lives, especially for those actively trying to lose weight. It has posed physical health issues and emotional ones as well with 71% of Americans admitting that their weight impacts how they feel about their identity, particularly among women and parents. However, as a new year approaches, the survey also found that, months into the Pandemic, Americans are more determined than ever to lose weight and maintain healthy habits. A new survey reveals that 71 million Americans have gained
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look during the Pandemic and nearly 3 in 5 Americans are on a mission to lose weight. In fact: 40 million Americans who are currently trying to lose weight, would give up social media for the year, if it meant being able to lose 10 or more pounds. Nearly a quarter of them, (22%) of Americans trying to lose weight would give up sex for the rest of the year to lose 10 pounds. Just don’t take away their Netflix, in a year with limited entertainment or social options, only 17% said Their Worries, Page 4A
It’s that time of year again when many of us start making New Year’s resolutions. After a tumultuous 2020, it may be more imperative than ever to strive for physical, mental, and emotional balance. The good news is that there is someone who might be able to help you reach those goals who’s closer than you think: your dog or cat. That’s right, Fido and Fluffy can provide you with the motivation to get 2021 started on the right track. Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization focused on making America a no-kill nation by 2025, offers five ways your pets can be the best resolution buddies. (Keeping in mind masks, leash laws, and social distancing should be observed whenever you’re in public. It’s also wise to research hours of operation for any destination before you visit.) Start Moving Do you have an active dog? Then you have a free personal trainer! Dogs love to get exercise and do it with such enthusiasm, Ways Pets Can, Page 5A
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